So yummie!!! But, like others, i use the Splenda Measurable.i also use the "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter - Fat Free" and add a dash of vanilla or maple extract to it for that extra something-something.just amazing! Its like eating candy, lol!!!!ĭid you know you can poke holes in the squash and microwave it a few minutes to soften it. My kids love this as the butter and brown sugar make it sweet enough they don't realize what they are eating.
He never liked acorn squash until I started fixing it for him this way. Hubby also likes raisins in his and has asked for this side for Thanksgiving.
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My variation is to use sugar free pancake syrup and a few chopped walnuts instead of the Smart Balance and brown sugar. Also a dollop of fat free whipped topping seems like you're having a warm comforting dessert! Adding a little cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice or pumpkin pie spice makes this super yummy. Diets high in fiber have been linked to lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and since squash packs both soluble and insoluble fiber, it can also help to improve satiety and regularity, which may help you lose weight long-term and when consumed regularly.This is the best way to eat most winter squash. While butternut squash does contain carbohydrates, it is also only 82 calories a cup and is also loaded with fiber. By increasing potassium intake can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases by lowering blood pressure.Īs with everything, butternut squash should be consumed in moderation. Consuming high amounts of sodium and low amounts of potassium can increase risk of heart disease and stroke. Meanwhile, the typical American diet tends to be high in sodium and low potassium. The recommended daily intake for potassium is currently 4,700 mg/day. Research has shown antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of carotenoids may help against cardiovascular risk factors such as markers of inflammation, high cholesterol, hypertension, and obesity.Ī cup butternut squash also provides 582 mg of potassium, more than you would find in a banana. This fall favorite is also linked to reducing risk of heart disease by lowering blood pressure and reducing inflammation. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play A correlation was found between consumption of orange fruits and vegetables, and the preservation of cognitive function during aging. A 13-year study evaluated the association between a carotenoid-rich diet and cognitive performance. The antioxidants found in butternut squash may also have a protective against cognitive decline. A meta analysis of 18 studies showed a high level of antioxidant intake (including Vitamins C and b-carotene was associated with a significantly decreased risk of pancreatic cancer). Some research suggests diets high in antioxidants found in butternut squash can reduce risk of certain cancers. In fact, while it contains more carbohydrates than other vegetables (like leafy greens), it provides an abundance of health benefits due to its richness in vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. And while we know it's delicious, this starchy veggie is actually a cold weather superfood.
Come fall, you'll be roasting, sautéing, toasting, and puréing butternut squash all the time.
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